Nicholson said design plans will be taking place this fall and construction will start during the spring semester and he hopes they will finish in the fall of 2015.

The Office of James Burnett Landscape Architecture has acquired the contract for the street renovations and fountain. Andrew Albers, vice president of OJB, said he believes this will be transformative for Baylor’s campus.

“It’ll just make for a nicer place,” Albers said. “We want people to enjoy the outdoor space.”

Nicholson said he wants the renovations and fountain addition to become a part of people’s favorite spots on campus.

“Over the years we’ve talked with faculty and students and it’s not classrooms that are their favorite spots on campus, it’s the places around campus,” Nicholson said.

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